April 17, 2006

 

Contact:       Dr. Ed Cannava

                   Arapahoe High School

                   303-347-6031

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 

Arapahoe Winter Percussion Ensemble Wins Bronze Medals at Rocky Mountain Championship

 

Centennial, Colorado—The Arapahoe High School Winter Percussion Ensemble placed 3rd in the prestigious Concert World Class at the Rocky Mountain Percussion Association Championships at the C.U. Events Center on April 15, 2006. The percussion ensemble scored 90.05 points. Fred Bowlus is the percussion instructor, and Doug Rosener arranged “Cartoon”, originally composed by Paul Hart. Arapahoe’s percussionists received bronze medals for placing 3rd at the championships.

 

Amy Bickel and Sean Case are the percussion captains. Members of the Arapahoe Percussion Ensemble also include: Katie Cassara, David Culp, Marielle Hendry, Jenna James, Wes Leffingwell, Gabby Miller, Ben Nelson, Justin Rogrigues, David Steinberg, Roxy Steinberg, Mike Wickwar and Mike Wilson.

Dr. Ed Cannava is the band director at Arapahoe.